Please review the following standards. Each participant is responsible forupholding all standards listed below. Failure to comply with these Standardsmay result in disciplinary action, being sent home at the singers¹ expense,and possible dismissal from the ensemble.

1. No hands on each other when in uniform. This includes teasing, horseplay, etc. You are representing Acalanes High School and our musicprogram.2. Concert uniform is required for all performances. Those not in uniformwill not perform.3. Chaperones and other adults must be obeyed and treated with respect. Students who fail to cooperate may be withdrawn from the performance, orlose privileges on tour.A) First infraction, chaperone handles.B) Second infraction, curtailment of privileges.C) Third infraction, reported to music director, who may remove the individual from the performance or tour.4. Participants are to proceed in an orderly fashion.5. Protect your voice: no yelling or loud talking.6. Eat healthy food 2 hours before a performance. Eat healthy snacks only, no caffeine sodas or candy during backstage waiting time.7. No cologne, hair spray, or heavy garlic/onions meals. No dairy products before singing!8. Chaperones are to be respected, and listened to as if their directions came from the director.9. While on tour no smoking, drinking, or use of controlled substances is allowed. Anyone violating this rule will be sent home at his or herparents expense and be subject to school disciplinary procedures.

10. You are responsible for meeting all time commitments. Curfew isnon-negotiable and must be obeyed. Anyone breaking curfew is subject to lossof privileges or being sent home from the tour.

Hope it helps,Bruce Lengacher

THE BEL CANTO CHILDREN¹S CHORUS

TRAVEL ETIQUETTE AND TIPS

Here are some guidelines for the upcoming trip. With everyone followingthese guidelines, our trip will be more fun for all (your chaperonesincluded); many of these are common sense and common courtesy but worthrepeating.

1. When you are on a Bel Canto trip, you represent: first, Bel Canto;second, the Southeastern Pennsylvania area and last ­ but certainly notleast ­ your family and yourself. The way you conduct yourself while on atrip shapes the opinion of all with whom you come in contact.

2. We will be in very close contact with each other for the trip. We mustbe able to get along with everyone and conduct ourselves in a professionalmanner at all times. Personal hygiene will be very important; allchoristers must shower daily!

3. NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL, NO DATING, NO EXCEPTIONS!! Failure to adhere tothese rules will result in your being sent home at your parent¹s expense.

4. Snacks are permitted (please no ³junk² or sugary foods). A waterbottle is necessary. Choristers must remain well hydrated during the entiretrip (soda not permitted). Keep the area around you clean and free oflitter (this includes the buses, airplanes, rooms).

5. All choristers are responsible for their own luggage. Chaperones willnot carry suitcases.

6. In the hotels/accommodations, any items damaged or broken will be paidfor by the parents. We recommend prepaid phone cards (or cell phones). Anyemergency calls will be made collect. Quiet time will be as designated bythe chaperones and must be strictly adhered to so that all choristers getsufficient rest ­ staying well rested will allow everyone to enjoy all ofthe things that are planned for the trip!

7. YOU MUST STAY WITH YOUR CHAPERONED GROUP AT ALL TIMES.

8. Spending money for snacks and souvenirs is at the parent¹s discretion.Please bear in mind that you must eat well-balanced meals. The betternourished you are, the more stamina you will have to perform. Any itemspurchased must fit in your suitcase. Chaperones are not responsible for lostitems. There will be no lending or borrowing of money among the choristers.If you lose any money, your parents will be responsible to reimburse anymoney that is borrowed from Bel Canto or your chaperone.

THE BEL CANTO CHILDREN¹S CHORUSCELLPHONE POLICY

While cellphones are an economical and easy way to stay in touch with yourchorister, with that can come abuse. While we know that no BCCC choristerwould deliberately abuse this convenience, we felt it necessary to institutea policy on cellphones prior to traveling. The policy is as follows:1. All cellphones are to be turned off or in ³silent² mode during allrehearsals and concerts, during group times (such as sightseeing times,shared meals, etc.) and at other times deemed necessary by staff orchaperones (i.e., bedtime, group meals, rest times).2. We will attempt to determine (prior to leaving on the trip) times eachday when the choristers may make or receive calls (keeping in mind ourscheduled times, etc.).3. Obviously, should there be an emergency of any kind, exceptions can bemade and will be at the discretion of the BCCC staff. We will also providethe parents with the cell phone number of their child¹s chaperone, as wellas Vickie Long and Joy Hirokawa.4. If a chorister is found to be in violation of this policy, one warningwill be given. If a second violation occurs, the phone will be turned overto the chaperone; the chaperone will allow the chorister use of the phoneduring designated and allowed times but will retain possession of the phonefor the remainder of the trip.

We hope all choristers and parents understand the need for this policyand know that everyone will make every effort to hold to this policy.

Joy Hirokawa Bel Canto Children's Chorus

Christopher Rhodes also has one, but its a zip file. Cantact him directlyat:

You are ambassadors for Oak Bay, for Victoria and for Canada. Conductyourself in a way that will leave our American hosts with a lasting,positive impression of our school, city and country. Moderation, courtesy toothers and common sense should be your guide at all times.

The following rules apply to all choir members.

1. Students must be in groups of AT LEAST 3 at all times.2. NO SMOKING. 3. NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES at any time or place.4. NO DRUGS, other than for medical purposes.5. Do not take risks that jeopardize the safety of yourself or any otherperson 6. PUNCTUALITY is expected at all times.7. Any choir member who feels ill must inform one of the adults immediately.8. BE RESPECTFUL OF CHAPERONES AND OTHER ADULTS at all times.

In the case of a breach of behaviour deemed serious by the committee, thechoir member(s) will be returned to Victoria, on the first availablecommercial flight. The airfare for the student will be at the parent¹sexpense. The decision to take such a step will be the responsibility of aDisciplinary Committee including the Choir Director and three Supervisors.A student representative, elected by the choir, will participate in thediscussion but will not be part of the final decision. The student(s)involved will be given a fair hearing

WHEREAS:

The undersigned has requested that Oak Bay Secondary Schoolappoint the above Disciplinary Committee for my/our benefit and the benefit of___________________(hereafter called the ³Choir Member²) during the trip, and the school hasagreed to appoint the Committee upon the agreement of the undersigned andthe conditions hereafter contained.

Now therefore, in consideration of the premises, the parent/guardian and theChoir Member both together and separately, covenant and agree with:

The Oak Bay Secondary School, the Choir Director and eachSupervisor as follows:

1. That the Oak Bay Secondary School (³the school²) shall appoint the aboveDisciplinary Committee for the purpose of providing discipline for all ChoirMembers during the trip.

1. That the said Committee shall have authority hereby to apply the aboveregulations in respect of the said Choir Member, in a reasonable and prudentmanner.

1. If, upon a serious breach of behaviour by the Choir Member, the saidCommittee decides to return the said Choir Member to Victoria, theundersigned shall:

a) Repay all costs and expenses of returning said Choir Member toVictoria;b) Make such repayment no later than sixty days after the date upon whichthe Choir Member is returned to Victoria and, in default, such shall berecoverable as a debt.

1. It is further understood and agreed that should the said Choir Member bereturned to Victoria by the Committee, the undersigned shall not be entitledto a refund or set-off of any Trip payment or portion thereof previouslymade on behalf of said Choir Member.

This agreement is understood and agreed as witness our signatures below,

as of this __________________________ day of _________________________,2006.

Welcome to the Knox County Elementary Honors Choir! I am very excited aboutworking with you and your child this year.The Honors Choir provides a wonderful opportunity for your child's musicalgrowth. The Honors Choir is an intensive choral group. Our success dependsgreatly on the parents as well as the singers. This is definitely acollaborative effort between director, teachers, singers and theirrespective households. The Honors Choir is a performing group. Musicrehearsal and events are scheduled for the entire season. Singers shouldagree to participate for the entire season. I have enclosed a schedule ofrehearsals and performances. Please make sure you look it over carefullyand mark down all performances now. Each member is expected to remaincommitted to the program to the best of their ability.However, your commitment and hard work has many benefits! Performing with amusical ensemble gives students not only the opportunity to grow musically,but also to learn more about cooperation, teamwork, commitment, toleranceand acceptance. Your child will also benefit by better self-esteem,confidence and pride in accomplishment.

In this handbook you will find very important information regardingattendance, communication, attire, behavior, a contact and contract sheet,rehearsals and performance dates as well as my contact information and theSoul Singer website information.